Operator s Manual for Morse Vertical-Lift Drum Pourers

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Contents Page Receiving Procedures.................... 1 Warranty............................. 1 Safety Information..................... 1-2 Machine Description................... 3-4 Operating Instructions.

......................... 5 Operator s Manual for Morse Vertical-Lift Drum Pourers Models 515-N-115 and 515-T-115 Serial Number 242094 to 249854 Receiving Procedures Every Morse drum handler is inspected prior to shipping.

Document the damage and have the truck driver sign. We recommend keeping a digital camera at your receiving dock for this purpose. Open packages expeditiously to check the condition of the goods.

1 Contents Page Receiving Procedures Warranty Safety Information Machine Description Operating Instructions Maintenance Operator s Manual for Morse Vertical-Lift Drum Pourers Models 515-N-115 and 515-T-115 Serial Number to Receiving Procedures Every Morse drum handler is inspected prior to shipping. However, damage may be incurred during transit. Check for visible damage. If you choose to accept damaged freight, always sign noting the damage on the Bill of Lading. Document the damage and have the truck driver sign. We recommend keeping a digital camera at your receiving dock for this purpose. Open packages expeditiously to check the condition of the goods. There is only a 24 hour window to notify the carrier of any concealed damage. Immediately report all damage to the shipping company! Then you may contact Morse for assistance with your freight claim. Morse Manufacturing will not be held responsible for any damaged freight that is not signed for as damaged. Limited 2 Year Warranty Morse drum handling equipment is guaranteed against defects in workmanship or materials for two years when used properly within its rated capacity. Warranty does not cover wear from normal use or damage from accident or abuse. Motors and other purchased parts carry the warranties of their manufacturers. For warranty claims, contact your Morse Dealer to obtain a return authorization number, and for return freight advice. Return freight must be prepaid. In all instances, liability is limited to the purchase price paid or to repairing or replacing the product. Customer assumes liability for any modifications, unauthorized repairs or parts substitution. Safety Information While Morse Manufacturing Co. drum handling equipment is engineered for safety and efficiency, a high degree of responsibility must be placed upon the machine operator to follow safe practices, based primarily on common sense, upon which true safety depends. Failure to follow the safety precautions in this manual can result in personal injury or property damage. Observe the same precautions as with similar machinery where carelessness in operating or maintenance is hazardous to personnel. Carefully read the safety precautions below and throughout this manual. Review the Material Safety Data Sheet(s) for the material(s) in the drum(s) and take all necessary precautions. Safety shoes, work gloves, hard hat and other personal protective devices are recommended. Prior to initial use, inspect all moving parts and test rotation of drum holder. Perform necessary load test, inspections, operator training, etc. MORSE Mfg. Co., Inc. 727 West Manlius Street P.O. Box 518 East Syracuse, NY Phone: (315) Fax: (315) service@ Website: Copyright Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. Form PL ( ) (Updated December 21, :39 AM) 1

2 Safety Information (continued) DANGER - Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, will result in serious injury or death. This signal word is limited to the most extreme situations. WARNING - Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death. CAUTION - Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, can result in damage to the machine. CAUTION - Do NOT transport with drum raised. Always lower the drum holder to lowest position before transporting. DANGER - Stay well clear of power lines. Never approach a power line. Current in a high voltage line may arc some distance from the wire to the steel framed, grounded machine. WARNING - The Vertical-Lift Drum Pourer is designed to handle one drum of the types listed at the top of page 3 - Machine Description. DO NOT attempt to handle any other type of drum or object. DO NOT exceed the weight capacity of 800 Lb. WARNING - Level floors only. For operation only on clean, level floors of suitable bearing capacity. Do not use on sloped surfaces, ramps, irregular or debris strewn floors. WARNING - Do NOT modify the unit. Under no circumstances should any modifications be made to the Morse machinery without factory authorization. Any modifications may void the warranty. This machine was designed to perform a specific job and alterations may result in injury to operator or machine. WARNING - No loose fitting clothing. Wear close-fitting clothing and safety equipment appropriate to the job. Loose fitting clothing may become caught on the machinery and cause severe personal injury. WARNING - Hydraulic fluid under pressure can be hazardous. Escaping hydraulic fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin, causing serious injury. Avoid the hazard by relieving pressure before disconnecting hydraulic lines. Keep hands and body away from pinholes and nozzles, which eject fluid under high pressure. Use a piece of cardboard to search for leaks. If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately and inform them of the nature of the accident. CAUTION - Wear safety shoes. Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles and hard toe protection. Copyright Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. Form PL ( ) (Updated December 21, :39 AM) 2

Machine Description The 515 Series Scale-Equipped Vertical-Lift Drum Pourer will pour a drum at up to 60 high, measured from the floor to the lowest point of a horizontal drum.

The capacity is derated to 500 Lb. for a half-full drum. The half-full rating is based on the tilt mechanism s capacity for handling an unbalanced bottom-heavy drum.

The carriage assembly moves vertically along the mast, to position the MORcinch drum holder assembly designed to secure a drum around it s middle using a cinch chain and ratchet tightening system.

3 Machine Description The 515 Series Scale-Equipped Vertical-Lift Drum Pourer will pour a drum at up to 60 high, measured from the floor to the lowest point of a horizontal drum. It is designed to lift, transport, and dispense a ribbed 55-gallon steel drum 25 in diameter, as well as a fiber drum between 22 and 23.5 in diameter. The maximum full-drum capacity is 800 Lb. The capacity is derated to 500 Lb. for a half-full drum. The half-full rating is based on the tilt mechanism s capacity for handling an unbalanced bottom-heavy drum. Drum Holder Assembly The MORcinch drum holder assembly (or saddle assembly ) is the component on the Vertical-Lift Drum Pourer that is intended to hold the drum. The carriage assembly moves vertically along the mast, to position the MORcinch drum holder assembly designed to secure a drum around it s middle using a cinch chain and ratchet tightening system. The MORcinch drum holder accepts accessories for handling a plastic drum, a fiber drum, or a smaller diameter drum. Options A smaller diameter drum can be handled with the correct size 55/30 Series Diameter Adaptor installed (see Diameter Adaptor literature). The Bracket Assembly (Part # 4556-P) is required to handle a plastic drum without a top rim (see figure 1). It is also recommended to more securely handle a fiber drum. You can use the Bracket Assembly with a 55-gallon plastic, steel or fiber drum. The brace at top and bottom of the drum prevent it from slipping lengthways through the drum holder. It adjusts for a drum 31 to 39 tall. The Top Rim Clamp (Part # 4560-P) grips the upper rim of your drum to prevent it from slipping through the drum holder (see figure 2). To handle a 55-gallon plastic drum with top rim, you must install either the Bracket Assembly or the Top Rim Clamp. You can use the Top Rim Clamp with a 55-gallon plastic, steel or fiber drum with suitable top rim. Figure 1 Plastic drum being lifted with part number 4556-P Bracket Assembly installed. Figure 2 Plastic drum being lifted with part number 4560-P Top Rim Clamp Assembly installed. Copyright Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. Form PL ( ) (Updated December 21, :39 AM) 3

Controls The Morse Vertical-Lift Drum Pourer is manually propelled and steered. The drum lift and tilt controls are powered by a 12V DC motor with a momentary switch.

LIFT and Lower Function for vertical positioning of the drum To raise the drum Turn the motor on by holding the momentary switch in the on position. With the motor on, raise the LIFT handle.

TILT Function to control the degree of rotation of the drum To tilt the drum forward for pouring Turn on the motor by holding momentary switch in the on position.

1 WARNING - Watch out for pinch points Stay clear of moving parts. Operator should remain behind the push handle during the lift operation.

4 Controls The Morse Vertical-Lift Drum Pourer is manually propelled and steered. The drum lift and tilt controls are powered by a 12V DC motor with a momentary switch. There are two functions for the operator to control (Figure 3.1): 1. LIFT and Lower Function for vertical positioning of the drum To raise the drum Turn the motor on by holding the momentary switch in the on position. With the motor on, raise the LIFT handle. To lower the drum With the motor off, push in the LOWER handle. TILT Function to control the degree of rotation of the drum To tilt the drum forward for pouring Turn on the motor by holding momentary switch in the on position. With the motor on, raise the tilt handle. To return the drum to vertical position Turn on the motor by holding momentary switch in the on position. Push the tilt handle down Figure 3.1 WARNING - Watch out for pinch points Stay clear of moving parts. Operator should remain behind the push handle during the lift operation. Floor Lock The floor lock handle is located on the left side of the push handle. Pulling the floor lock handle toward the operator until it locks in the down position activates the floor lock. When the floor lock is activated it prevents unwanted free wheeling of the unit. Floor conditions determine the effectiveness of the floor lock. The operator should verify its holding action before depending on it to hold. Two Types of Scales The scales are simple to use and to read enabling accurate batching by weight. The touch pads include numbers for tare entry. Four load cells accurately sense the weight regardless of the tilt angle of the drum. Battery saving sleep mode turns indicator off when scale is not in use. Display weight to 0.1 Lb. with accuracy of +/-0.2 % T Type Intrinsically safe scale indicator for use in hazardous areas. N Type scale indicator NOT for hazardous environments. Scale components will be installed and calibrated before leaving the Morse factory. However, the rigors of transportation may change scale calibration. To assure proper accuracy, the user should employ local scale service personnel to check the function and calibration of the scale. Cost of on-site calibration is not included in the selling price. T-Type Scale Features an intrinsically safe, ultra low power intensity (ULPI) indicator for use in many hazardous areas, approved for all classes, groups and divisions of N.E.C. hazardous environment classifications. The hand pumped or DC Powered drum handler with this intrinsically safe weighing system may be used in many hazard areas where ordinary electric powered equipment would be prohibited. N-Type Scale Economical general purpose instrument for use in a variety of weighing applications. NOT for use in hazardous areas. Powered by six ordinary alkaline D-cell batteries. Copyright Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. Form PL ( ) (Updated December 21, :39 AM) 4

5 Operating Instructions 1. Push the Vertical-Lift Drum Pourer to the drum. Using the LIFT control as described in Machine Description - Controls (page 4), position the drum holder assembly with the back band at the middle of the drum. With the ratchet plate swung open and the cinch chain hanging from the chain hook, push the unit until the back band rests firmly against the drum. Some adjustment to the tilt angle of the saddle may be necessary to ensure band fits flush on the drum. Engage the floor lock. 3. Attaching the drum: Drape the cinch chain across the front of the drum and engage a chain link into the slot in the ratchet (Figure 3.2). Turn the ratchet clockwise to tighten cinch chain. If ratchet turns until the pawl is beyond the last ratchet tooth, turn the ratchet back and slide the next link into the ratchet slot and try tightening again. The cinch chain must be held tightly against the drum with the pawl engaged securely in the ratchet teeth. Figure Operate the lift function to lift drum clear of floor. Disengage floor lock. Roll to dispensing location. NOTE: Do not allow the drum to impact on floor, pouring station, etc. or a spill or damage could occur. CAUTION Do NOT transport with drum raised. ALWAYS LOWER THE DRUM HOLDER TO LOWEST POSITION BEFORE TRANSPORTING. The unit can become unstable when transporting with a raised load Lift drum to desired pouring height. Operate the tilt control as described in Machine Description - Controls (page 4) to adjust the drum attitude. The floor lock should be engaged while dispensing / draining. When dispensing is complete, tilt drum back to upright position. Disengage the floor lock and lower the drum to transporting height; about 6 off the floor. WARNING - Stay clear of raised drum NEVER allow anyone to be below any part of a raised drum handler or drum. Remain behind the push handle while handling a drum. WARNING Do NOT disengage the cinch chain when drum is off the ground. When the drum is in the upright position, lower the drum to the floor before releasing the cinch chain. 7. Push the unit to the drum storage area and lower to the floor in an upright position. Release the cinch chain from the ratchet by applying pressure to the ratchet handle in a clockwise direction with one hand and opening the pawl to free the ratchet with the other hand. Remove the cinch chain link from the ratchet. Maintenance Periodic inspection for the general condition of structural and mechanical components is imperative for safe and efficient operation. Periodically inspect all moving parts, framework, drum holder and contact areas for signs of wear, fatigue, or loosening. Tighten, adjust, or replace parts as necessary to prevent failure and maintain proper function. Inspect the hydraulic system for oil drips, hose damage, or other signs of wear. Inspect the level of the hydraulic fluid. Replace any parts that show signs of wear. Grease wheel bearings periodically. Oil or grease all moving parts, including: the gears and sprockets in the tilt drive, and the ratchet and pawl. Worn or damaged parts must be properly replaced with the correct, genuine Morse parts. Hydraulic pump is shipped filled with Noco Premium plus automatic transmission fluid d/m. Material safety data sheet (msds) is available online. Change oil yearly, sooner depending on dirty conditions or outdoor use. Replace oil with Mobil dte 24 or equivalent for indoor use (Mobil dte 13 for outdoor use). Copyright Morse Mfg. Co., Inc. Form PL ( ) (Updated December 21, :39 AM) 5

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